[A Structural Equation Model of Health-Related Quality of Life among Older Women Following Bilateral Total Knee Replacement].

Purpose: This study aimed to develop and test a structural equation model of health-related quality of life among older women following bilateral total knee replacement based on a literature review and Wilson and Cleary's model of health-related quality of life.

Methods: One hundred ninety three women who were diagnosed with osteoarthritis, were older than 65 years, and were between 13 weeks and 12 months of having a bilateral total knee replacement were recruited from an outpatient clinic. Data were collected from July 2017 to April 2018 using a structured questionnaire and medical records.

Risk factors of repeated falls in the community dwelling old people.

This study aimed to provide evidence for the development of an algorithm to identify older adults with a high risk for repeated falls, along with strategies to prevent repeated falls, by analyzing the known physical, psychological, and environmental factors related to falls in older adults. One hundred fifty-seven community-dwelling older adults aged 65 years or older who experienced a fall within the past year were enrolled in this study. Participants' physical, psychological, environmental, and fall prevention-related characteristics were surveyed using structured questionnaires to identify the risk factors for repeated falls.

Prevalence and Predictive Factors of Depression in Community-Dwelling Older Adults in South Korea.

The aims of the study were to investigate the levels of depression and to identify the predictors of depression among older adults in 3 different environments based on their primary place of leisure time activity, including their homes, small community halls, and senior welfare centers. A convenience sample of 833 older adults participated in the study. Instruments for measuring functional independence, social support, life satisfaction, and depression were used.

[Factors Influencing Quality of Life of Alcoholics Anonymous Members in Korea].

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine quality of life (QOL) related factors in Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) members based on PRECEDE Model.

Methods: A cross sectional survey was conducted with participants (N =203) from AA meeting in 11 alcohol counsel centers all over South Korea. Data were collected using a specially designed questionnaire based on the PRECEDE model and including QOL, epidemiological factors (including depression and perceived health status), behavioral factors (continuous abstinence and physical health status and practice), predisposing factors (abstinence self-efficacy and self-esteem), reinforcing factors (social capital and family functioning), and enabling factors.

Factors influencing falls in the frail elderly individuals in urban and rural areas.

Background: Falls in older people commonly cause morbidity and mortality, loss of independence, and poor quality of life. Differences in residential environments might influence falls experienced by elderly people in urban and rural areas.

Aim: The purpose of this study was to provide data through the comparative analysis of physical and environmental factors influencing falls in the frail elderly individuals in urban and rural areas, which might be used for developing the fall prevention program.

[Effects of a fall prevention program on falls in frail elders living at home in rural communities].

Purpose: This study was conducted to determine the effects of a fall prevention program on falls, physical function, psychological function, and home environmental safety in frail elders living at home in rural communities.

Methods: The design of this study was a nonequivalent control group pre posttest design. The study was conducted from July to November, 2012 with 30 participants in the experimental group and 30 in the control group.